Dakota Layton, Author at Bama Politics

Roy Moore: Federal Government Has No Business Regulating Marijuana
At a Tuesday forum in Huntsville moderated by Jeff Poor, the host of WVNN’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” every AL GOP Senate candidate except for Roy Moore backed keeping marijuana illegal at the…
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State Sen. Orr: Congressman Byrne is the Best Candidate for Senate
Ever since State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) endorsed Congressman Bradley Byre’s campaign for U.S. Senate back in June, a bit of a shakeup in the GOP primary has taken place. Alabama Secretary…
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Jeff Sessions Endorsed By Eight Alabama Sheriffs
At a joint press conference on Monday in Montgomery, eight Alabama sheriffs endorsed Jeff Sessions for U.S. Senate.
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Jeff Sessions Views Trump Criminal Justice Reform Bill as a Mixed Bag
Former U.S. Attorney General and 2020 Alabama GOP Senate front-runner Jeff Sessions was asked by Yellowhammer News about his opinion on the criminal justice reform bill known as the First Step Act. The bill…
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Medical Industries of the Americas Will Revive Latex Plant in Barbour County
Alabama state officials announced Tuesday that Medical Industries of the Americas will re-launch latex production at a shuttered factory in Barbour County. The company…
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Jeff Sessions & Lee Parnas: AL Democratic Party Tweets Photo Of Both Together
On Saturday, the Alabama Democratic Party tweeted a photo of former Attorney General and current GOP Senate front-runner, Jeff Sessions with Lev Parnas, a former associate, and fixer for the President’s personal attorney,…
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Bradley Byrne’s Latest Campaign Tactic: It’s Us vs Them
Republican primary voters in Alabama will head to the ballot box in 45 days to decide who they will select to take on Democratic incumbent, Doug Jones. While former Attorney General, Jeff Sessions is…
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Doug Jones & Richard Shelby Vote For USMCA Trade Agreement
A rare show of overwhelming bipartisanship happened in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. After passing the House in a 385-41 vote that included yeas from President…
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New Approval Ratings Released For Senators Richard Shelby and Doug Jones
According to a new survey by Morning Consult, Alabama’s senior Senator, Richard Shelby holds a 46 percent approval rating and a 26 percent disapproval…
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Rep. Terri Sewell Endorses Former VP Joe Biden For President
After receiving endorsements from prominent Alabama Democrats like Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor, Randall…
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